Production Operator III - Turret Setup

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 70,257,600; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing operator to run and monitor complex machinery, set up production lines, and perform quality checks.

The role includes training junior operators and documenting metrics for process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to work as part of a team in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to operate and maintain equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex machinery per SOPs.
• Oversees setups on basic machinery and production lines.
• Sets up machines and adjusts settings for tasks.
• Monitors production processes and performs quality checks.
• Conducts minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Trains and mentors entry-level operators.
• Documents production metrics and reports discrepancies.
• Ensures safety and operational standards.

Skills

Machinery operation

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Team player

ERP systems

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operates complex machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Oversees setups on basic machinery and production lines.
• Sets up machines and adjusts settings for various production tasks.
• Monitors production processes and performs quality checks.
• Conducts minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Trains and mentors entry-level machine operators.
• Documents production metrics and reports discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with safety and operational standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Proficient in operating various types of machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and schematics.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills including ERP systems.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience required.

Experience Requirements

• Five years of previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred but not required.

Certifications

• Machine Operation or related field a plus

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).

Starting rate for this role is $23 per hour

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